The Pro Builder

MARCH 26, 2024

In 2013, Congress updated the Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 (TCPA, see below ) to address and apply the law to mass texting. When you hear that 98% of text messages are read within 2 minutes, that no one answers their phone anymore, and that email open rates are falling, you may think, “This is easy; let’s just text everyone now!”

Communication 246

Communication Building Optimization Site Planning Building Standards 246

Construction Marketing

DECEMBER 9, 2013

The Construction Marketing Association will hold their annual Construction Marketing Outlook webcast on Thursday, January 16, 2013 at 1 PM CST. The webcast will share results of a national survey regarding 2014 marketing plans and priorities, including budgets and the most effective marketing tactics.

Surveying 87

Surveying Budgeting Site Planning Construction Management 87

UK Construction Blog

MARCH 20, 2025

Key Points The 2025 UK Building Regulations, under the Future Homes Standard, aim to reduce carbon emissions from new homes by 75-80% compared to 2013 standards, focusing on energy efficiency and low-carbon heating. Ground Source Heat Pumps : Suitable for larger sites, with higher upfront costs but excellent long-term efficiency.

Energy Efficiency 52

Energy Efficiency Building Performance Measurement Building Standards Health Regulations 52

Job Order Contracting

JULY 24, 2023

released 1996: Tri-Service Master Plan for all Engineering Management Systems (EMS) modules (Air Force to fund PAVER enhancements, Army to fund RAILER enhancements, and Navy to fund [future] BUILDER enhancements) 2000: BUILDER 2.0 released and first version commercially available 2003: NAVY funds development of BUILDER 3.0 (web-based

Facility Management 72

Facility Management Risk Management Property Management Infrastructure Development 72

Civil + Structural Engineer

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

In the construction industry, however, automation and robotics are already making a massive impact on the way projects are planned and executed. Invented by DPR construction in 2013, “the Laybot” was a robotic solution performing layouts in the field.

Building Automation 130

Building Automation Change Management Project Management Schedule Management 130

Building Information Management

DECEMBER 2, 2012

Day(s)/Date(s): January 7-11, 2013. The National BIM Standard-United States (NBIMS-US) Version 3 Planning and Project Committees will begin planning the new standard during these face-to-face meetings. The Planning Committee Meeting is members-only. Monday, January 7, 2013. Thursday: Information Exchanges.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 45

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Facility Management Project Management Consulting 45

Revit OpEd

MARCH 31, 2012

It makes it easier to keep certain sections (details/wall sections) and elevations (interior) off of overall floor plan views for example. Related to this is the notion that there are representations that wed like to control for floor plan orientation and offer a different appear for the reflected ceiling plan (RCP) version.

Project Management Consulting 53

Project Management Consulting Site Planning Building Controls Architecture 53

Building Information Management

SEPTEMBER 18, 2013

2013 National BIM Standard today! The benefits include centralized and visual communication, early exploration of options, sustainability, efficient design, integration of disciplines, site control, as built documentation, etc.–effectively BIM Proj Exec Planning Guide. Process Map, Process Plan – BIM. Attribute.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 40

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Building Materials Manufacturing Building Products Distribution 40

BIM & Beam

AUGUST 13, 2015

Melia Smith & Jones is in this respect one of the pioneers in 3D rebar modelling, Craig Larkin (Senior Technical Manager, MSJ) is certain: “Due to all the benefits of 3Dreinforcement modelling, Revit/SOFiSTiK greatly reduces the risk of on-site problems that can result in missed deadlines and cost overruns.”.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 81

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Building Automation Schedule Management Risk Management 81

Building Information Management

DECEMBER 2, 2012

Day(s)/Date(s): January 7-11, 2013. The National BIM Standard-United States (NBIMS-US) Version 3 Planning and Project Committees will begin planning the new standard during these face-to-face meetings. The Planning Committee Meeting is members-only. Monday, January 7, 2013. Thursday: Information Exchanges.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 40

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Facility Management Project Management Consulting 40

Civil + Structural Engineer

DECEMBER 1, 2023

The initiative’s backbone, Exploration Green, was divided into five meticulous phases and conceived with community input, unifying expert planning and genuine residential needs. Planned by SWA Group architects and designed and managed by the engineering firm Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam Inc.,

Sustainability 130

Sustainability Engineering Renewable Energy Systems Energy Conservation 130

Business Facilities

AUGUST 20, 2014

RiverBend Commerce Park is a 185-acre site with waterfront access on the Buffalo River. The site has nearby rail access, is minutes from the Interstate and within a few miles of crossings into Canada. Prolexic plans to add 118 jobs at an average salary of about $100,000 per year and retain 120 jobs as part of the expansion.

Public Works 68

Public Works Real Estate Development Site Planning Project Management Consulting 68

Civil + Structural Engineer

JULY 19, 2024

The following year, the Army Corps received funding from the Hurricane Sandy Disaster Relief Appropriation Act of 2013, or what’s referred to as the “Sandy Bill” to not only replenish the sand this project lost during Sandy, but to restore it to its original design profile. It’s also good for the project. Army Corps of Engineers.

Building Performance Measurement 130

Building Performance Measurement Environmental Impact Assessment Piping Installation Public Works 130

Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 10, 2024

His professional journey is marked by a dedication to the principles of participatory planning and co-design strategies, which he seamlessly integrates into practice. Throughout his career, Enrico has demonstrated exceptional proficiency in project design and leadership, spearheading various initiatives that have left a lasting impact.

Project Management Consulting 147

Project Management Consulting Public Works Environmental Impact Assessment Project Management 147

Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020

Integrating People, Process, Information, and Technology with a framework that combines and standardizes Planning, Procurement, and Project Delivery maximizes early and ongoing communication and enables consistent best value outcomes for ALL participants and stakeholders. Collaborative Construction Environment. REFERENCES. Barrett, R.

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 66

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Building Information Modeling (BIM) Building Performance Measurement Lean Construction 66

Best Practices Construction Law

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Background: The contract in question, executed on July 9, 2013, was for the construction of an Aegis Ashore Missile Defense System site in Deveselu, Romania, with a firm, fixed-price amount of $134,211,592. The alleged misrepresentations include issues related to subcontractor quotes, firm fixed prices, subcontracting plans, and more.

Contracts 62

Contracts Engineering Government Works Quality Control 62

Revit OpEd

JULY 19, 2012

Daniel Stine wrote to let me know that his new Interior Design book is now available for 2013. These adjustments change the 3D model, not just the 2D plan-view. In plan you get something like this. Site Information. Refer to Autodesks own web site and product pages for specific trademark and copyright information.

Wall Systems 72

Wall Systems Building Information Modeling (BIM) Project Management Consulting Site Planning 72

Construction Superintendent Magazine

FEBRUARY 3, 2014

as winner of the 2013 Gold Award for Building Construction by the Design Build Institute of America, New England Region, at its annual meeting and awards presentation on Dec. . -- KBE Building Corporation was recognized for its outstanding design-build work on the Armed Forces Reserve Center, in Middletown, Conn., Army Corps of Engineers.

Building Design 40

Building Design Site Planning Engineering 40

Revit OpEd

APRIL 3, 2012

I begged and pleaded with Bo to get it up and running before the planned website update work that is under way so we can use it to keep people in the loop right on the conference site itself. Site Information. Refer to Autodesks own web site and product pages for specific trademark and copyright information. Egress Paths.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 56

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Site Planning Architecture Schedule Management 56

ENR Construction

AUGUST 16, 2012

Search our site: Infrastructure. Building permits posted on New York City construction sites are sporting an intelligent look these days as older permits give way to new ones bearing QR codes—those stamp-like squares of dots and dashes. QR codes are expected to be on all permits by the end of 2013. contact us. Environment.

Building Permits 74

Building Permits Building Codes Permits Site Planning 74

Business Facilities

OCTOBER 6, 2017

30, 2013, the Federal Aviation Administration announced the six locations it had selected to be government-sanctioned test sites for Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), a.k.a. For Amazon’s Jeff Bezos, the dawning of the Drone Age can’t come soon enough.

Infrastructure Development 69

Infrastructure Development Site Planning Flooring Systems Government Works 69

Civil + Structural Engineer

DECEMBER 1, 2023

The project’s location crosses a superfund site, which made special drainage measures–such as realigning the groundwater remediation system while ensuring the treatment facility experienced no downtime. Initially, the plan was to place loose rip-rap rock on the slope to prevent material sloughing.

Engineering 130

Engineering Fire Protection System Installation Fire Protection Systems Environmental Consulting 130

Practical Law Construction

MAY 26, 2021

Such an occurrence requires careful consideration of the legal test as to what constitutes a failure to proceed regularly and diligently (see West Faulkner Associates v London Borough of Newham [1994] 71 BLR 1 and Vivergo Fuels Ltd v Redhall Engineering Solutions Ltd [2013] EWHC 4030 (TCC) ) and of the specific facts of the case.

Contracts 114

Contracts Site Planning Building Permits Permits 114

HardHatChat

MARCH 17, 2015

billion, an 18 percent jump over 2013, according to Dodge Data & Analytics, a New York research firm. An architect may dream up an architecturally significant commercial construction project, but once a commercial general contractor takes a look at the drawings and the proposed site, a different reality may have to be addressed.

Building Design 92

Building Design Building Controls Building Materials Budgeting 92

Revit OpEd

SEPTEMBER 12, 2012

When MEP (Systems as it was called then) appeared a year later they extended the concept to Mechanical and Electrical (plumbing lumped in with Mechanical till release 2013). Daryl used plan views as his example of how the help documentation isnt accurate. Plan views are not the best view type to see the truth in the help claims.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 55

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Site Planning Project Management Consulting HVAC Systems 55

Safety Services Company

APRIL 22, 2015

That’s what happened in May 2013. Now is the time to create or review your emergency preparedness plan. Your plan needs to identify where to take shelter, the methods you will use to account for everyone, and the procedures in place to deal with any hazardous materials that may be on-site.

Roofing Systems 63

Roofing Systems Wall Systems Electrical Systems Building Materials Manufacturing 63

Construction Marketing

DECEMBER 30, 2013

With 2013 coming to an end, it is important to begin looking ahead to marketing goals and initiatives in 2014 (hopefully you have already given it some thought). The popularity of sites like Instagram, Vine, or Snapchat is a clear indication of a preference shift towards visual. It’s that time of year again! We Won’t Ignore Local SEO.

Building Optimization 83

Building Optimization Construction Machinery Site Planning Surveying 83

Revit OpEd

MAY 2, 2012

" Amazing how a little planning will make our lives so much easier. Site Information. Any reference to Revit, Revit Architecture, Revit MEP or Revit Structure on this site is made acknowledging this ownership. Refer to Autodesks own web site and product pages for specific trademark and copyright information.

Project Management Consulting 60

Project Management Consulting Risk Management Site Planning Architecture 60

Revit OpEd

APRIL 25, 2012

Rooms and areas can be deleted in model views like floor plans and ceiling plans. Site Information. Any reference to Revit, Revit Architecture, Revit MEP or Revit Structure on this site is made acknowledging this ownership. Refer to Autodesks own web site and product pages for specific trademark and copyright information.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 56

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Schedule Management Project Management Consulting Site Planning 56

Business Facilities

SEPTEMBER 18, 2014

Consequently, the company plans to invest close to $ 1 billion in the United States between 2013 and 2016, mainly to ramp up research and development and to expand the product supply of its top crop protection brands. He said that the company aims to grow faster than the U.S.

Infrastructure Development 47

Infrastructure Development Site Planning Ramps Sustainability 47

Revit OpEd

APRIL 24, 2012

This may be of interest to anyone already planning to attend RTC in Wollongong next month since youll be in town already. Winning comments will be posted on the blog site along with the winners name. Site Information. Refer to Autodesks own web site and product pages for specific trademark and copyright information.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 53

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Site Planning Architecture Schedule Management 53

Business Facilities

AUGUST 1, 2014

Moving into Year 4 of its grant, Tennessee plans to build on its progress and continuously improve implementation of its key initiatives. automotive production, with more than 900,000 vehicles produced in 2013. But the latest news out of the Volunteer State is a strong indicator that our long-time auto champ plans to reclaim its crown.

Building Materials Manufacturing 111

Building Materials Manufacturing Renewable Energy Systems Infrastructure Development Facility Management 111

Business Facilities

SEPTEMBER 16, 2014

London-based Barclays Bank has selected McKinney, TX, as the new site for one of the company’s innovative technology centers. ” Barclays began discussions with the McKinney Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) in December 2013, when it expressed interest in the McKinney Corporate Center 1 building.

Site Planning 54

Site Planning 54

Business Facilities

OCTOBER 3, 2016

Equipment installation is currently underway at the facility, with plans to launch operations this fall. With a planned ramp-up in operations, the company has a goal to distribute 100,000 different components from its Indiana facility within the next two years. “As The Indiana Economic Development Corporation offered Avept Inc.

Site Planning 56

Site Planning Ramps Approvals Infrastructure Development 56

Constructlaw

JULY 6, 2020

Department of State , 1 the Board rejected a contractor’s claim for additional costs related to demobilization and remobilization of the job site in Freetown, Sierra Leone, due to an Ebola virus outbreak. 5 5 The DOS issued PSJV a notice to proceed in December 2013. 5 5 The DOS issued PSJV a notice to proceed in December 2013.

Government Works 52

Government Works Contracts Site Planning Material Storage 52

Business Facilities

OCTOBER 24, 2016

WINA, which now operates 10 businesses, has acquired four businesses within the last two years and has doubled in size since 2013. The Indiana Economic Development Corporation offered Würth Service Supply up to $400,000 in conditional tax credits based on the company’s job creation plans.

Site Planning 57

Site Planning Construction Equipment Approvals 57

Revit OpEd

APRIL 18, 2012

I may not want a water heater visible in my HVAC floor plan and the plumbing views probably dont want to see a condensing unit in them. With Revit 2013, and the changes to View Templates, Filters get sharper teeth because of the greater integration between Views and their Templates. Site Information. Easier said than done.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 65

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Project Management Consulting Flooring Systems Project Management 65